Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
40F0FF
RGB
64, 240, 255
HSL
185, 100%, 63%
HSB
185, 75%, 100%
CMYK
75, 6, 0, 0
LAB
87, -41, -21
LCH
87, 46, 207
OKLCH
0.88, 0.14, 204
XYZ
51, 71, 106
LUV
87, -61, -26
HWB
185, 25%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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